Nov 30
Today, the Agriculture Energy Coalition (AgEC) welcomed a letter signed by 24 Members of Congress that urges House Agriculture Committee leaders to preserve the funding for USDA’s Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE), Empowering Rural America (New ERA), and Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provided in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. AgEC applauded Rep. …
Nov 30
American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan presented the testimony below today on behalf of AFBF and its membership at the ongoing Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula hearing, which has resumed after a six-week recess. AFBF testimony underscores the need for updating Class I and Class II price differentials to bring fairness for …
Nov 30
According to the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) 2023/2024 Corn Harvest Quality Report, the 13th such annual survey published globally today, the 2023 U.S. corn crop is the largest on record with the lowest percentage of broken corn and foreign material (BCFM) to date. Warm and dry weather conditions in April and May let producers plant …
Nov 30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that it is providing approximately $208 million in automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm and emergency loan borrowers. This announcement is made possible by $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided in Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act, an important part of President Biden’s …
Nov 30
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) concluded its annual Conference & Expo with a keynote speaker, a panel of international ag retail professionals, and an off-site tour of the Publix Supermarket dairy production process. On Thursday morning, 2022-2023 ARA Board Chair Ian McGregor with The McGregor Company delivered his Chairman’s Report before recognizing the outgoing and …
Nov 30
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, caught up with Donnell Brown of the R.A. Brown Ranch in Throckmorton, Texas at the recent American Angus Convention as they talked his ranch’s role in gene editing. “We have got the first two gene-edited Angus animals, and the company that we are working with has made others …
Nov 30
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero, unchanged from the past three months. Extreme drought or worse is at 1.16 percent, unchanged from last week’s percentage. Severe drought or worse is now at 11.38 percent, slightly improved from last week’s 13.68 percent. Moderate …
Nov 30
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recognized a group of top performers and emerging leaders as part of its Rising Stars award program at the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo in front of more than 600 attendees. Through participation in ARA Conference educational sessions and networking events such as the Chairman’s Reception, ARA Rising Stars expanded their …
Nov 30
Candidate filing for the Oklahoma Presidential Preferential Primary begins Monday, December 4, 2023 at 8 a.m. Candidates must file with the Secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board December 4, 5, or 6 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City, Room G-28. Oklahoma’s Presidential Preferential …
Nov 30
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture welcomes Associate Director of Events and Member Engagement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2023 ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Amelia Iliohan as Associate Director of Events and Member Engagement. As Associate Director, Iliohan will plan, manage …
